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Waterproof, LA
Town in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
Population
576
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
826
ZIP codes
0
Waterproof and its ZIP codes
Waterproof at a glance
- Waterproof is about 7.7 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $21,786 a year, 64% less than the Louisiana figure of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $47,300 (78% below Louisiana) and median rent is $469 a month.
Local data for Waterproof, LA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Waterproof, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$21,786
Poverty rate
70.7%
Median home value
$47,300
Median rent
$469/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.7%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
31.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (5), German Americans (5).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Tensas Parish. PPP loans are for Waterproof.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,598
792 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,162
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$42.69M
FY 2026, $10,294 per person
How people get to work
Waterproof, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other17.5%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 31.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Waterproof, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
246
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
262
8.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 36°F
58.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Waterproof, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
55.2%
U.S. 33.3% +21.9 pts
Diabetes
29.1%
U.S. 12.1% +17.0 pts
Smoking
27.0%
U.S. 12.8% +14.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.3%
U.S. 11.1% +2.2 pts
Cities near Waterproof
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SpokaneCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 2.4 |
| ClaytonTown | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| St. JosephTown | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| FerridayTown | 15 mi | 1.6 |
| Alcorn State University, MSCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 2.4 |
| Morgantown, MSCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| Sicily IslandVillage | 16 mi | 0.6 |
| RidgecrestTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| VidaliaTown | 17 mi | 2.6 |
| MinorcaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 4.5 |
| Natchez, MSCity | 18 mi | 15.8 |
| WisnerTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Fayette, MSCity | 20 mi | 1.2 |
| NewelltonTown | 20 mi | 0.8 |
| Cloverdale, MSCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| GilbertVillage | 23 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Waterproof, LA in?
- Waterproof is in Tensas Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Waterproof, LA?
- About 576 people live in Waterproof, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Waterproof?
- Nearby places include Spokane (7.4 mi), Clayton (11 mi), St. Joseph (12 mi), Ferriday (15 mi), Alcorn State University, MS (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023